When I first moved to Japan, I was concerned about my weight gain. Desserts are always on my mind, and Japanese cafes and department store food emporiums make them hard to ignore. To my pleasant ...

Have a sweet tooth but want to curb your sugar cravings? Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares ...

Kids will love Sketch Ocean ... a popular discount chain jam-packed with anime-inspired souvenirs, obscure Japanese candy and inexpensive duffel bags to take all those new toys home.

Traditional Japanese teatime sweets, known as wagashi, are in a league of their own. While western desserts are often equated with excess and indulgence, the dainty wagashi instead calls for quiet ...

During the 16th century, Nagasaki, on the island of Kyushu, was the only city through which foreigners could trade with the Japanese. As a result, it developed the strongest sweet tooth.

LYNNWOOD — For years, Everett resident Ayako Brown relied on her mother’s visits to satisfy her sweet tooth for traditional Japanese treats. Whenever her mom visited from Kyoto, Brown always a ...